If you’ve been in the classroom long enough, you know that student behavior can be all over the place. Some days, they’re engaged and...

Fannie Lou Hamer As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we reflect on the incredible contributions of women who broke barriers in...

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and opportunities...

Ivy Wilcher, CEO/ Founder of Next Scholar Up! Speaking at TEDxGary Today, one of my students told me, “You’re a good teacher, but you...

In a powerful moment, Derrick Rose, former NBA MVP and Chicago Bulls star, asked his son, “Do you want to be good or great?”  That...

As a special education teacher, the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) holds profound significance....

In teaching, there are those rare, transformative moments when a lesson goes beyond the subject, reaching into life itself. This week in...

Managing student behavior in post-pandemic classrooms has introduced new complexities, even in environments where trust and rapport have...

In my Intensive Reading Strategies class, I recently found myself at a crossroads. We began with poems by renowned poets, but as I...

Becoming a TEDx speaker is a dream for many, but the journey requires focus and preparation. Rather than listing what to do, I’d like to...

Delivering my TEDxGary talk, S.H.O.W. U.P.: How Positive Mentorship Transforms Lives , was a milestone, but it was much more than just...

As the summer winds down, it's important to make the most of the remaining days with your children. Whether you're looking for fun...

With the long, lazy days of summer just around the corner, it’s easy for kids to slip into vacation mode and forget the classroom skills...

This month, the U.S. Department of Education released a resource article to help incoming college freshmen avoid what they call “Summer...

Summer months provide a unique opportunity to reinforce learning outside the traditional school setting. With school out, parents can use...

As you consider upgrading your child's smartphone or purchasing a first phone for your preteen, it's important to pause and reflect on a...

Creating a harmonious family environment is an evolving challenge as children grow from elementary age through high school. Each stage...

Navigating the transition from leisurely school breaks back to the structured learning environment can be challenging for both children...

As winter break approaches, parents often find themselves juggling the excitement of quality time with their children and the need for...

Special education plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusive learning environments, ensuring that every student, regardless of unique...